The Biggest Surprise of the Year (SMFA 2010)

[kalalanekent]

*is still getting over the shock* That...didn't turn out quite the way we expected.

Really.

I'm still trying to get over the huge honor that you guys have given us. Really. We've never experienced an awards where we were quite so decorated. I felt like I was holding my breath to just get a few this year. And then you gifted us with so many. I have to pinch myself to believe it. We both feel a little like Cinderella and we love you all SO DAMN MUCH for it.

On the other hand, those we were competing against were the best authors in the fandom this time around. Are there others that surpass us in writing ability? I know so. Hell, the fans wouldn't have nommed them if they weren't. We were extremely lucky to have squeaked in with just the right amount. I want to give highest props to all the authors and the fans that took the time to make all of us feel extraordinarily lucky to be so loved. Every one of you is utterly amazing and we're so blessed to have you in fandom.

LONG LIVE THE SUPERMAN FANDOM, IN ALL ITS INCARNATIONS!

That said, I shall now list our trove (banners to come once rizny stops working herself to death; seriously, folks, her workload would kill a normal person)

--Best Overall Super-Short (100-500 words)
Left Behind, by anissa7118

--Best Overall Short (2,000-10,000 words)
Read My Mind: Twenty Years Ago, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Overall Epic (50,000 words plus)
Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Action
Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Angst/Drama
Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Non-Clois Het Romance
Jason/Elise, Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Slash/Femslash Romance *TIE*
Clark/Bruce, Olive Branches, by Saavikam77
Lana/Lois, The Darker Side of the Glass: Pompeii, by lanalois4ever (us)

--Best Kiss
Little Secrets Snapshot: Lighter than Air, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Love Scene
Heirs to the House of El, Chapter 40: Carnival of Rust, Part 1, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Ending (for completed fic)
In Another Lifetime: Ever, Ever After (Epilogue), by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Plotting
Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Canon Characterization
Read My Mind: Twenty Years Ago, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Use of Supporting Characters
Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Villain
Zod, Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Original Character
Elise Thorne, Heirs to the House of El, by kalalanekent & anissa7118

--Best Series
Little Secrets Snapshots, this year’s entries, by kalalanekent and anissa7118

And the one that made me cry the hardest, bar none:

--Best Overall Author
Kalalanekent & Anissa7118

I never thought we'd EVER get this one. Seriously. So I need to say an extra-special 'thank you'
for our getting the award. You guys will never know how much this meant to us. I can put my Susan Lucci Award away now. THANK YOU SO MUCH! WE DON'T DESERVE YOU!

Also, for those that wanted the Zod bumper stickers, they should be available at week's end. ;)

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY, VERY MUCH!

And yes, the chapter will be out on time! :D

Comments

[saavikam77.livejournal.com]

I'm still totally blown away by your haul this year, guys. I knew this would be your year, but DAYUM! XD

*hugglesmishes you both tight*

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

We're still reeling, too, love!

And we're also only going to do oneshots for the rest of this year and some of the beginning of next before undertaking anything else huge again. I'm fairly certain you can kick our ass next year. *tries to shake your plot bunnies awake*

[olansamuelle.livejournal.com]

:)
congrats!
:D

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

*tacklesnuggles* Thanks, love!

[thekiller00.livejournal.com]

Congrats on all the wins ! You both deserve them.

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! We're just so amazed! This is SO not what we expected, but we feel so loved right now!

[bistyboo1974.livejournal.com]

Y'all are AMAZING! *round of applause* Big, huge CONGRATS to both you and Anissa!

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

Thank, Big Sister! *hugs you tight* We just can't get over it! The fans just overwhelmed us here!

[babettew54.livejournal.com]

I hope you believe it now... right, right??!! Congratulations to you and Anissa. You guys slammed it this year, you really did!

You know I'm excited about the next chapter ... Jor-El has a few things to say, I'm sure!! can't wait!! *rubs hands together*!!

Again, congrats!! *big round of applause*!! *huggles*

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

I believe it! *giggles madly* I just hope we can keep everyone's faith in us going! :D *hugs you tight*

Oh, there's a LOT going on this chapter along with the GFH's thoughts of the current situation. Especially since the boys are going back in next chapter. :D

Thanks, love! It really means a lot!

[athenesolon.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, you both so deserved so many of these!

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

You guys are so insanely good to us! It really means so much that we make so many people happy with our work. We so don't deserve you guys! *hugs you tight*

[clarks-girl.livejournal.com]

OMG I've just come from reading the results. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! On literally scooping the pool.

You soooooo deserve it my lovely girl!!

Love Jody& Stan the Man (AKA Kal-El)

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

I'm just in awe, love! I literally couldn't breathe when I was looking at the results! It just totally blew me away! We have the best fans in the world, bar none. *hugs you tight* It's a few days later and my head's still spinning. I better make this week's chapter extra good! :D

Thank you! ♥

Conratulations!! :)

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, Charles here
I am not surprised. I am very happy for you both. You had my support even if not my votes. You both obviously deserve all of the praise you get. I realize the competition is stiff. That is why ya'll should be that much more convinced of your ability. For all who read this... I love being a fan in this fandom. I am very lucky to have this much wonderful quality content to choose from. Friendly competition only makes me happier. I do not wish to make a faux pas, so Please forgive me if I say the wrong thing, but I would so pay hard earned $$$ for what I get for free from you folk. I mean all of you. Thank you so very much for the great stories! I tend to vote w/ my $$$. Since I can't do that here, I'll just say I would if I could :) By the way, I hope this is enough of a sign that you really do need to go pro. I would love to see your interpretation of a screen play for a t.v. show or perhaps a movie. I know you could sell books or short stories with Warner Brothers backing you. I seem to remember suggesting you try to find work that you love. If not, I am now :) Be well, and again, Ya'll are awesome!